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Articles on choosing, care, the history of the craft and Orenburg down shawls.
We collect practical tips and stories that help you understand the Orenburg down shawl better: how to choose an item, how to tell a gossamer shawl from a shawl, how to care for down and why handwork is valued.
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Down Gloves
Like handbags and shoes, a stylish woman can never have too many gloves. This is an important accessory that not only protects…
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Patterns for Mittens
The main difference between modern mittens and those that appeared hundreds of years ago is their variety. While mittens used to perform…
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The Knitted Kerchief for Women – the History of an Accessory
The versatility of knitted kerchiefs was noticed as early as the 19th century by French fashionistas, when they came up with the…
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The Warmest Mittens for Women
The tradition of wearing mittens in winter appeared several centuries ago. Common women were the first to hide their hands from the…
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The Wedding Cape – an Airy Wonder of Down
A wedding is the most significant event in every person's life. On this day the young couple create a family and enter…
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Down Kerchiefs – Beautiful and Warm
Spring is coming. A time of wonderful changes. Look into your wardrobe and think: what will you wear to meet the spring…
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Ideal Clothing for Plus-Size Women
Women who cannot be called slim often feel self-conscious about their appearance. And for no reason! Firstly, there is no need to…
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Five Reasons to Buy a Knitted Poncho
Spring is a time of renewal. Women feel this period especially keenly. That is why they have an irresistible desire to buy…
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Openwork Ponchos – a Fashion Trend of 2016
Modern fashion is unpredictable. Sometimes it "rushes ahead", and models appear in materials that would seem unsuitable for wearing; sometimes it retreats…
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What to Wear with a Detachable Collar
The detachable collar has literally burst into the wardrobes of many fashionistas. This original accessory is versatile, since it can be used…
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Articles that help you choose an item
If you are choosing a shawl for yourself or as a gift, start with the articles on size, density, warmth and the differences between items.
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A gossamer shawl is fine, openwork and almost weightless; it can be pulled through a wedding ring. A shawl is denser and warmer and is worn in cold weather. A warm openwork shawl sits in between: it keeps you warm but retains an openwork pattern.
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Gossamer shawls are most often 120×120 and 150×150 cm, shawls from 100×100 to 150×150 cm, stoles about 60×200 cm. For everyday wear a medium size is more convenient; for a gift, one that looks more striking when unfolded.
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For the older generation, people more often choose a warm shawl or openwork shawl in a natural colour: they are practical and keep you warm. A gossamer shawl is a festive option for a holiday, especially in gift packaging.
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Density can be seen against the light: the fewer gaps in the middle, the warmer the item. Weight is also a clue — a warm shawl is noticeably heavier than a gossamer shawl of the same size.
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About the journal
In the Shalnoy Orenburg journal we publish articles about Orenburg down shawls, gossamer shawls, openwork shawls and stoles: we write about choosing, care, the history of the craft and the features of hand knitting and natural goat down.